Health Alert: Bad Sleep in Teen Years May Raise MS Risk. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the
central nervous system in which the immune system attacks the brain and spinal cord resulting in symptoms
such as numbness, tingling, mood changes, memory problems, pain, fatigue, blindness, and paralysis. A survey
of 2,100 adult MS patients and 3,000 otherwise healthy adults revealed that sleeping less than seven hours a
night during adolescence is associated with a 40% higher risk for developing MS in adulthood.
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry, January 2023
Diet: Vitamin A Deficiency May Affect Metabolic Health. In a recent animal study, researchers observed an
association between vitamin A deficiency and reduced expression of genes associated with metabolic function
(extraction of energy from fat, extraction of energy from glucose, and the production of the energy-carrying
molecule adenosine triphosphate).
American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology, January 2023
Exercise: Staying Active Can Slow Mental Decline. Researchers analyzed long-term data from the Women’s
Health Initiative study and found that for about every half hour of moderate-to-vigorous activity a woman over
age 65 averages per day, her risk for developing mild-cognitive impairment or dementia decreases by 21%.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia, January 2023
Chiropractic: Is Working Nights Linked to Back Pain? An analysis of data from 40 studies found that
working nights is associated with an elevated risk for low back pain, especially among healthcare workers.
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, January 2023
Mental Attitude: A Healthy Lifestyle May Reduce Depression Risk. Using data from the UK Biobank study,
researchers calculate that living a healthy lifestyle (not smoking, avoiding excessive alcohol consumption,
eating a healthy diet, and exercising regularly) may decrease an individual’s risk for depression over the
following fifteen years by more than 50%. Journal of Affective Disorders, February 2023
Wellness/Prevention: Drive Safely with Children. The Department of Health and Human Services offers the
following guidelines for driving safely with a child in the car: make sure the child is in an age-appropriate car
seat or booster seat (and always wear a seatbelt yourself); never drive while impaired (alcohol, drugs,
medication, or drowsy); don’t text and drive; keep your eyes on the road; don’t speed; drive according to road
conditions; and maintain a three-second distance behind the car traveling in front of yours.
Health and Human Services, January 2023
Quote: “It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” ~ Frederick Douglass

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Health Alert: Frequent Use Antibiotics Associated with Greater Risk for IBD. With the aid of information
from the Danish national medical database, researchers observed an association between frequent antibiotic use
and an elevated risk for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The finding underscores the importance of avoiding
antibiotic overuse as several studies have found up to half of antibiotic prescriptions may be unnecessary.
Gut, January 2023
Diet: Nitrite Additives Linked to Type 2 Diabetes. Using data from the NutriNet-Santé study, researchers
report that a higher intake of nitrite food additives is associated with an increased risk for type 2 diabetes. The
researchers add, “These results provide a new piece of evidence in the context of current discussions regarding
the need for a reduction of nitrite additives’ use in processed meats by the food industry, and could support the
need for better regulation of soil contamination by fertilizers. In the meantime, several public health authorities
worldwide already recommend citizens to limit their consumption of foods containing controversial additives,
including sodium nitrite.” PLOS Medicine, January 2023
Exercise: Is Walking As Beneficial As Running? The American Heart Association reports that mile-for-mile
(or kilometer-for-kilometer), both brisk walking and running offer similar benefits in terms of lowering the risk
for diabetes, high cholesterol, and hypertension. American Heart Association, January 2023
Chiropractic: Neural Mobilization for Managing Low Back and Radicular Pain? For patients with low
back and radicular pain, a systematic review that included eight studies found that neural mobilization—a form
of treatment provided by doctors of chiropractic—may be an effective intervention for improving pain,
function, and disability. Journal of Manual & Manipulative Therapy, February 2023
Mental Attitude: Child Maltreatment Linked to Multiple Mental Health Problems. An analysis of 34
studies found that maltreatment during childhood is associated with small increases in the risk for depression,
anxiety, self-harm, suicide attempts, alcohol abuse, drug abuse, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and
conduct problems. American Journal of Psychiatry, January 2023
Wellness/Prevention: Tips for Safer Morning Blood Glucose Levels. To reduce the risk for a potentially
dangerous rise in blood glucose levels in the morning, the American Diabetes Association recommends the
following for diabetics: eat your dinner earlier in the evening; go for a walk or engage in another form of
physical activity after dinner; and if your fasting blood glucose remains high after these steps, see your
healthcare provider. American Diabetes Association, January 2023
Quote: “Difficulties are just things to overcome, after all.” ~ Ernest Shackleton

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Health Alert: Traffic Noise May Contribute to Tinnitus Risk. Following an analysis of data concerning 3.5
million Danish adults, researchers report that for every 10-decibel increase in noise in an individual’s home
from nearby roadways, the risk for tinnitus increases by 6%. The research team speculates that traffic noise may
indirectly affect tinnitus risk as living near a busy road may affect sleep quality, which has been linked to the
condition. Environmental Health Perspectives, February 2023
Diet: Health Benefits of Eating Fish. Healthline reports that fish is high in important nutrients, and regularly
eating fish may lower the risk of heart attack and stroke, aid fetal and infant development, boost brain health,
improve vitamin D status and sleep quality, reduce the risk for autoimmune diseases and asthma, and protect
vision in old age. Healthline, January 2023
Exercise: Vitamin D Reduces Muscle Inflammation and Pain Post Exercise. A systematic review that
included ten studies concluded that taking a minimum dose of 2,000 IU of vitamin D for longer than seven days
can help reduce post-exercise muscle damage and inflammation.
Journal Of Human Nutrition and Dietetics, September 2022
Chiropractic: Back Pain Increases Frailty Risk in Older Women. Frailty is a condition characterized by
weakness, slowness, physical inactivity, self-reported exhaustion, and unintentional weight loss that is
associated with an increased risk for poor health outcomes. In a recent study, researchers observed that older
women with low back pain were 2.83 times more likely to develop frailty over the following year, especially
those with greater pain intensity or disability. European Geriatric Medicine, February 2023
Mental Attitude: Cancer Increases Suicide Risk. Researchers report that the risk of suicide increases sevenfold in the six months following cancer diagnosis and remains 26% higher than the general population over
time. Study author Dr. Xuesong Han adds, “Our findings highlight the importance of timely symptom
management and targeted interventions or suicide prevention in individuals with cancer.”
JAMA Network Open, January 2023
Wellness/Prevention: Summer Footwear Can Cause Problems. As the warmer months approach, the
American Podiatric Medical Association notes the risk of injury can increase with the following footwear
choices: sprained or twisted ankles from wedges or espadrilles; bunions and hammertoes from peep toe sandals;
poor support, heel pain, and arch pain from flats and slides; and calluses, poor support, and irritation between
the toes from strappy or lace-up sandals. American Podiatric Medical Association, January 2023
Quote: “Make a difference today for someone who’s fighting for their tomorrow.” ~ Jim Kelly

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Health Alert: Many People Are Not Prepared for Medical Emergencies. The American College of
Emergency Physicians (ACEP) recently conducted a poll of 2,199 adults and found that only 55% could
provide CPR, 47% knew how to apply a tourniquet to control severe bleeding, and 29% felt they could use an
automated external defibrillator to address sudden cardiac arrest.
American College of Emergency Physicians, January 2023
Diet: Omega-3 Fatty Acids May Help Manage Chronic Low Back and TMJ Pain. According to a recent
study, a higher ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids in the blood is associated with less intense pain in
patients with either chronic low back pain or chronic temporomandibular joint (TMJ) pain.
Journal of Pain, October 2022
Exercise: Great Home Cardio Workouts. Current fitness guidelines recommend engaging in a minimum of
30 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity a day. Some activities you can perform at home to meet these
guidelines include jumping rope, climbing stairs, yoga, house/yard work, and gardening.
MedicineNet, January 2023
Chiropractic: The Sacroiliac Joints Are an Overlooked Pain Generator. In a recent literature review,
researchers found disorders of the sacroiliac joints (which connect the sacrum and pelvis) may be a primary or
contributing cause of 27% of back pain cases. Doctors of chiropractic are trained to assess the function of the
sacroiliac joints when patients present with low back or pelvic pain and to apply manual therapies with the aim
of reducing pain and improving function.
Journal of Orthopedics and Trauma Surgery (Germany), October 2022
Mental Attitude: Osteoporosis May Raise Cognitive Impairment Risk. Following a review of data from
eight studies that included more than 130,000 participants, researchers report that individuals with osteoporosis
may have a two-times increased risk for cognitive impairment.
Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics, March 2023
Wellness/Prevention: Laser Treatment May Prevent Skin Cancer Recurrence. A review of records of
patient with a history of basal or squamous cell cancer found that those treated with a laser were nearly 50%
less likely to develop new skin cancers in the area, and for those who did experience recurrence, it took longer
than in patients treated by other means. Dermatologic Surgery, January 2023
Quote: “All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered; the point is to discover them.”
~ Galileo Galilei

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